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Israel has higher cost of living than wealthier European nations, study shows
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Southeast Asia’s second largest economy lowers economic growth forecast for 2026
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May meeting, RBA set for third straight hike as Hormuz closure drives inflation surge
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BOE faces the ‘most difficult combination,’ says governor Bailey
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PM Wong pledges ‘new and better’ jobs as AI disrupts industries, transforms economy
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Eurozone inflation soars to 3% as Iran war drives up energy prices | Eurozone
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Turkish central bank says April inflation driven by energy, food
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Food prices have fallen in Portugal
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BoG’s GH¢16.7bn loss justified as cost of economic stability – Majority – CediRates
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Japan’s naphtha supply can last beyond 2026, Takaichi says
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